MARS HILL, N.C. – Anderson volleyball (25-3, 19-1 SAC) battled through a four-set match against Mars Hill University (15-14, 9-11 SAC) on Tuesday night, earning its 25th win of the season and extending its winning streak to 11 matches.
The Trojans opened strong, hitting .548 in a 25-15 first-set victory. Anderson carried that momentum into the second set, earning a 25-14 win before dropping the third set, 25-18. The Trojans responded in the fourth, holding the Lions to a .000 hitting percentage to close out the match with a 25-12 victory.
Senior Emily Campbell (Statesville, N.C.) led the Trojans with 19 kills and a .654 hitting percentage. Sophomore Mikaylah Hedlund (Fountain Inn, S.C.) and senior Ava Reeves (Lexington, S.C.) also reached double figures with 12 kills apiece. Campbell and Hedlund each recorded a solo block and a block assist.
Senior Ellie Nieporte (Boca Raton, Fla.) recorded a double-double with 47 assists and 14 digs, while sophomore Jamie Juhnevicz led the team with 17 digs. Nieporte also led the Trojans with three service aces.
The Trojans head to Emory, Va., on Friday, Nov. 6, to take on Emory & Henry University at 6 p.m.
